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Intruder finds exposed MySQL databases in 26% of firms
Ransomware

Intruder finds exposed MySQL databases in 26% of firms

The findings show many firms still leave internet-facing databases and admin tools open, giving attackers easy routes before flaws are even published.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks
Ransomware

Qilin drives 43% rise in ransomware attacks

Ransomware activity stayed elevated in March, with NCC Group saying Qilin alone was linked to 136 attacks and drove a 43% monthly rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • This month
TrendAI deepens Anthropic tie-up with Claude Opus 4.7
Cloud Security

TrendAI deepens Anthropic tie-up with Claude Opus 4.7

Security teams may get faster risk rankings as TrendAI adds Claude Opus 4.7 to its platform to spot exploitable flaws and apply interim controls.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report
Privileged Access Management

Critical Microsoft vulnerabilities double in yearly report

Critical Microsoft flaws surged as Azure, Dynamics 365 and Office saw big jumps, even though total vulnerabilities fell 6% in 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push
IoT Security

FIRST conference highlights AI & CVE disclosure push

Pressure is growing on AI vendors and software suppliers to improve vulnerability disclosure as experts warn basic CVE details are no longer enough.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints
Endpoint Protection

Splashtop launches unified IT platform for endpoints

Small IT teams get a single console for patching, remote support and security alerts as endpoint management and response are merged globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook
Hybrid Cloud

Forrester says Anthropic AI could break patch playbook

Faster AI-led flaw discovery could overwhelm patching and disclosure processes, leaving companies with bigger backlogs and less time to respond.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Intruder adds container image scanning to cloud platform
Virtualisation

Intruder adds container image scanning to cloud platform

The update gives security teams earlier warning on vulnerable container images before they reach production, reducing blind spots across cloud estates.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month
2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices
EduTech

2N urges tougher cyber rules for access control devices

New EU rules could force access control makers to prove stronger patching, sourcing and disclosure processes as cyberattacks rise.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Last month
Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure
Firewalls

Qualys warns attackers exploit flaws before disclosure

Security teams are falling behind as attackers now exploit some flaws before disclosure, leaving critical systems exposed for longer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Percona & Chainguard launch supported database images
Virtualisation

Percona & Chainguard launch supported database images

Enterprises could cut in-house patching as the deal brings supported, security-focused database container images to production environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Rapid7 warns exploited software flaws more than double
Firewalls

Rapid7 warns exploited software flaws more than double

Rapid7 warns exploited high and critical software flaws more than doubled in 2025, as attackers compress disclosure-to-attack windows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
FIRST announces 2026 cyber security conference trio
Application Security

FIRST announces 2026 cyber security conference trio

FIRST to host three cybersecurity conferences in 2026 as it predicts annual CVE disclosures will surpass 50,000 for the first time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
GitHub backs Alpha-Omega with fresh open source funds
Security Information and Event Management

GitHub backs Alpha-Omega with fresh open source funds

GitHub joins tech giants in a USD $12.5 million Alpha-Omega push, boosting AI-powered defences for critical open source software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

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Gluware launches Titan Exposure Management for networks
Firewalls

Gluware launches Titan Exposure Management for networks

Security teams could cut false positives and speed fixes as the new tool ties vulnerability alerts to live network device states.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 6 days ago
Miggo launches Pulse in bid to speed AI exploit response
Firewalls

Miggo launches Pulse in bid to speed AI exploit response

It aims to cut the time security teams need to spot exploitable flaws and deploy temporary defences before attackers strike.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Open source use rises as firms shun vendor lock-in
DevOps

Open source use rises as firms shun vendor lock-in

Concern over vendor lock-in is driving a global surge in open source adoption, with European organisations leading the shift to digital autonomy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026